The Green Team
Connecting Young People with Nature
The Green Team has been successfully running programmes of outdoor activities for young people since 1995. Our programmes offer a unique blend of practical conservation tasks, outdoor fun, environmental education and personal development. We work with individuals, school groups and referring partners. There really is something for everybody.
Our programmes – more information to help young people get involved
Take your Awards with us, including JAS, Duke of Edinburgh, John Muir and FOLA Awards
Become a Volunteer Leader or help with other volunteer roles within the organisation
Donate, raise funds, try teambuilding or get your organisation involved in other ways.
The Latest News
Pam’s Volunteer Story
Pam started volunteering with The Green Team in 2023. She has helped support our Thrive Programme. Here's her inspiring story
Week Day Volunteers – join us
We are looking for Volunteers on Mondays and/or Wednesdays to support our Thrive programme. Can you help?
YES Trainees we’re recruiting
Apply before 20 Jan! We're recruiting Trainees for the YES Programme. Aged 18-25 and passionate about nature? We'd love to hear from you!
Green Changemakers 2026
Apply before 26 Jan! The YES Programme's Green Changemakers is for young people (14-18) who want to learn how to bring nature back from the edge
It’s YES with The Green Team
The Green Team launches The Young Environmental Stewardship programme (YES) supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
NeuroSpicy – a new programme
A new programme for any young person (12-18 yrs) with neurodivergence (autism and adhd), diagnosed or self-diagnosed
Certified SCQF Level 5 – Forest Outdoor Learning Award
Apply NOW for Jan 2026. Aged 14-18, looking for a next step, but struggling with a mainstream learning environment?
From the City to the Wild Wood
Celebrating 30 years of impact. In early October, sixty of us gathered at Edinburgh City Chambers. In the same week, we also planted trees.